INFORMATION BULLETIN No.2

3rd International Dragon Boat Festivalin Belgrade, Serbia23.09.2017.

Dear Dragon Boat Friends,

The 3rd International Dragon Boat Festivalwill take place on

Sathurday, September 23rd 2017 at Ada Ciganlija Lake, Belgrade, Serbia.

•LOCATION: The 3rdInternational Dragon Boat Festival in Belgradewill be held atAda Ciganlija Lake. The lake is located 30 min away from the Belgrade’s International Airport Nikola Tesla.

•There are several 2-4 star hotels in the surroundings, at 10 min distance.

•The lake is completely adapted for the competition.Numerous world and European championships in kayak/canoe and rowing were held there.

COMPETITION FORMAT:

  • Sathurday, September 23rd 2017 :

500m Racing (All Crews)

200m Racing (All Crews)

  • REGATTA COURSE: The Regatta Course and technical facilities will comply with EDBF standards. There will be no racing lines on course.
  • BOATS AND EQUIPMENT:The Event Organisers will provide three IDBF standard andthree smallracing boats.
  • RULES OF RACING: The racing will be conducted under the current IDBF Racing Rules and Regulations and any conditions which are contained in this Bulletin.
  • PERSONAL SAFETY:All paddlers are expected to be able to swim 50m in light clothing unaided or as a minimum be water competent in cold water. All experienced International paddlers will not be required to wear a PFA; however the SDBF will have a sufficient supply of life jackets should they be required. Crews compete entirely at their own risk and must be “Fit to Race” under the IDBF Competition Regulations.
  • CATEGORIES:
  • Standard boat: Premier mixed, team configuration, minimum number of paddlers = 16
  • Small boat: Premier mixed,team configuration, minimum number of paddlers = 8
  • Small boat: All women team minimum number of paddlers = 8
  • INQUIRIES and REGISTRATION:
  • DEADLINE for PROVISIONAL NUMBER REGISTRATION: 15.08.2017.
  • DEADLINE for TRANSPORT REQUESTS: 01.09.2017.
  • DEADLINE for FINALNAME REGISTRATION 16.09.2017. (attached)
  • PARTICIPATION FEE: €15/person
    to be collected at the team manager’s meeting.
  • ACCOMMODATION:Despite numerous hotels we suggest this Special offers at:

1.“Balkan Hotel Garni”, Požeška 67a; tel +381 11 36 00 200 fax+381 11 35 51 598

e-mail: web:

  1. single bed room price €30,00 per room, per day, bed and breakfast
  2. two beds room ( 4 queen/4 twin)double use, price €36,00 per room, per day, bed and breakfast
  3. three beds room ( queen+sofa)double use, price €45,00 per room, per day, bed and breakfast
  4. for beds room ( queen+sofa)double use, price €59,00 per room, per day, bed and breakfast
  • DEADLINE for ACCOMMODATION: 10.08.2017.
  • AIRPORT TRANSFER and HOTEL VENUE TRANSFER (on 22.09. and 23.09.)
    will be organized upon request, for €20/person.
  • Lifeguards and doctor will be there for the safety of the participants.
  • Briefing about progression system, traffic rules, etc., at team manager’s meeting.
  • Sandwiches, refreshments, coffee and water will be sold at reasonable prices at the venue.
  • All members of each team must wear uniform T-shirts.

TIMETABLE

Date: / Time:
Friday 22.09.2017. / Training session / exact time to be agreed
based on registration
Friday 22.09.2017. / Team Captain Meeting / exact time and place to be agreed
Saturday 23.09.2017. / Opening ceremony / 09:30h – 10:00h
Saturday 23.09.2017. / Race 200m and 500m / 10:00h – 16:00h
Saturday 23.09.2017. / After Party / exact time and place to be agreed based on registration

PROVISIONAL ENTRY FORM

Please submit latest till 15.08.2017. to

PROVISIONAL NUMBER ENTRY FORM
Club Crew Name
Country
Number of participants
Transfer request
Training request
Number of participants
interested for Bus Tour
Contact Name
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Mailing Address
  • FINAL ENTRY FORM (excel list attached)

Please submit latest 16.09.2017. to

Welcome to Belgrade!

SERBIAN DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION

SERBIAN DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION

headquarters Ada Ciganlija 66/A ; Čukarica, Belgrade; tax id 108219041; registration number:28796234;

accountnumber: 265104031000252743Raiffeisenbank;phone no:+381637033388 +38162234017;

email: ;

web: